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Keep a roof over Luca's head in Tacoma

After a delayed insurance payout, Luca is 4 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

🇺🇸 Tacoma, Washington, United States977 views
Luca Shelton
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Tacoma
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,300. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave. I have three school-aged children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working night deliveries, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,300 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $290 • First month of rent as a buffer: $690 • Utilities in arrears: $320 Glad we found this place. - Luca
due date
2026-05-05
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Luca

  1. We're at 42% thanks to 15 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Update from Tacoma: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $90 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Orlando B. MarquezQuestion

    how is Luca doing now?

    • Sunil Raju Regmi

      Rooting for you, Luca. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Tacoma

      • Matthew T. MendezQuestion

        is there anything that isn't money that would help Luca?

        • Luca SheltonOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about late fees and court costs, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

      • Onur İsmail KaplanVerified organization

        Sending love, Luca. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.

        • Jericho H. Villanueva

          wishing you the best, Luca. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 37 people at work. God bless

          • Garba Paul Quadri

            rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Aurangabad

            • Oliver E. Duncan

              You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Niterói

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